History: The Dallmeyer Bergheim Soft Focus lens is little bit like a myth between very expert large format shooters and collectors alike. Back then it was a collaboration between Dallmeyer and the famous artist Bergheim. It was a bold concept of a picturealistic portrait lens with a soft focus and FL control. It was quite expensive and was produced only in small numbers, thats why there are only a few speicmen which suirvived the decades and very very rare on todays markets. This might be your chance to try this one of a time lens on your camera. Condition: The brass looks very nice here, there is minimal to no wear. The glass is an absolule great condition, minimal specs maybe, but nothing that would make one worry. The lens features a aperture in the front which is a bit stiff, but still working. The lens offers a focal lenght of 510mm (20) at an open aperture of F9. The lens comes with a fitting flange. If youre from EU contact me for a reduced rate. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Look out for my other listings if youre interested in antique camera and wet plate equipment! Importent Note: This item comes from my private collection and is around 100 years old (antique). I try my best to describe all the faults and major damage which are relevant for the function of this item. The item “VERY RARE! Dallmeyer Bergheim Brass Soft Focus Lens No 1 wet plate 8×10″ is in sale since Sunday, June 24, 2018. This item is in the category “Foto & Camcorder\Photographica\Objektive”. The seller is “inomine” and is located in Düsseldorf. This item can be shipped worldwide.